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It's Official: Japan Will Hold a Snap Election
By Ankit Panda
Shinzo Abe has dissolved the lower house of Japan's Diet. Japan will head to the polls again on December 14, 2014.
Abe’s Tax Increase Gamble
By Clint Richards
As opposition to the tax builds, Japan must find a way to support its bold economic moves.
How an Election Gives Abe the Upper-Hand on Collective Self-Defense
By Clint Richards
A December election would be an Abenomics referendum, and an open door to a stronger military.
Will Japan Follow Through on its Next Tax Hike?
By Clint Richards
Declining approval and internal dissent are hindering Abe’s promise of fiscal responsibility.
Japan Denied Revision of UN Comfort Women Report
By Ankit Panda
The Japanese government's request to amend a 1996 U.N. special rapporteur's report on comfort women was denied.
Japanese Nationalists Target Foreign Welfare Recipients
By Clint Richards
The former governor of Tokyo wants to give long-term residents an ultimatum.
Which Security Gains Will Japan Enshrine This Year?
By Clint Richards
Despite an absence of legislation, Abe will be making two key security moves this fall.
Japan’s New Cabinet Seeking Regional Cool-Down
By Clint Richards
Abe is renewing his push for bilateral meetings with regional leaders.
New Anti-Hate Speech Laws Could Be Double-Edged Sword
By Clint Richards
Government attempts to limit anti-Korean rhetoric could be used to silence nuclear protests.
Shinzo Abe's Approval Rating Dips Below 50 Percent
By Ankit Panda
Following a slowdown in Abenomics' success and the collective self-defense resolution, Abe's approval falls.
A Top-Down Approach to Changing Japan’s Leadership Structure
By Clint Richards
Recent trends show that Abe will have a difficult time bringing new voices into Japan’s culture of leadership.
China’s Changing Position on Japan’s History: The Abe Factor
By Ankit Panda
What role has Japan's leadership played in conditioning Chinese policy towards Tokyo?